Oxford United picked up a vital three points in their battle against relegation with a 3–1 victory over Preston North End at Deepdale on Friday, 6 March 2026. The Championship Matchday 36 fixture kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the supervision of referee Andrew Kitchen. The two sides went into the break level at 1–1, but United produced a strong second-half showing to claim the win on the road.

This result carried enormous weight in the context of the season, particularly for the visitors...